17 I-140 Approvals on September 29, 2026
The following success stories highlight 17 I-140 petition approvals reported on September 29, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case and 16 NIW cases. Client names and internal identifying details have been omitted to protect confidentiality.
Each summary includes the applicant’s category, field, country of birth, current residence, current and proposed role, degree, publication and citation record, recommendation and testimonial letter counts, service center, and premium processing strategy.
EB-1A Approvals (1)
#1: EB-1A in Biomedical Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Scientist II and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 416 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
NIW Approvals (16)
#2: NIW in Hematology-Oncology
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Hematology-Oncology.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 14 publications and 50 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#3: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Assistant) and proposes to become a Research Scientist in Vaccine Development. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 11 publications and 155 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#4: NIW in Biomedical Science
An Italian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Biological Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 25 publications and 945 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#5: NIW in Geotechnical and Geophysical Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. candidate (Geotechnical Graduate Engineer) and proposes to become a Geotechnical Graduate Engineer. The NIW petition was approved in Geotechnical and Geophysical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 10 publications and 112 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#6: NIW in Geoscience
A Nigerian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Lecturer and proposes to become an Assistant Professor of Sedimentary Geosciences. The NIW petition was approved in Geoscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 26 publications and 428 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#7: NIW in Applied Physics
Born in Spain and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 414 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#8: NIW in Digital Twin and Simulation Software Frameworks
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Technology Analyst in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Digital Twin and Simulation Software Frameworks.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 94 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#9: NIW in Thoracic Oncology
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Thoracic Oncology.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 32 publications and 1,029 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#10: NIW in Pharmacology
A Nigerian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Student) and proposes to become a Senior Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmacology.
The applicant did not hold an advanced degree and qualified through both the exceptional ability pathway and the bachelor’s degree plus five years of progressive experience pathway. The applicant had 5 publications and 38 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved through both the exceptional ability pathway and bachelor’s degree plus five years of progressive experience pathway.
#11: NIW in Food Science and Bioprocessing
Born in Pakistan and residing in Lithuania, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Ph.D. Researcher) and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Food Science and Bioprocessing.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 27 publications and 366 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#12: NIW in Biomedical Imaging
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Image Data Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Imaging.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 125 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#13: NIW in Bioinformatics
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Bioinformatician II and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Bioinformatics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 253 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#14: NIW in Materials Informatics
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Battery Data Analyst in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Informatics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 240 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#15: NIW in Pediatric Ophthalmology
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Pediatric Ophthalmology.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 10 publications and 39 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#16: NIW in Biomedical Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Science.
The applicant holds a D.M.Sc. degree and had 13 publications and 561 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#17: NIW in Cancer Research
Born in Japan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Research.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 17 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
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